Fifty years ago, baseball was the sport that had the hearts of African-American children across the country. Before Major League Baseball integrated, African-Americans created the Negro Leagues, which was a farm full of fresh Black talent that was home to the likes of Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson to name a few. But what was […]
Lloyd couldn’t wait to hit the stage at Summer Jam #216.
Veteran New York Times journalist Sheila Rule found the man of her dreams in one of the most unlikely places– a prison. Rule began communicating with her husband, the then convict, through a church pen-pal program in 2003. They married in 2005. Rule said she was so inspired by the many men and women she […]
As you may know, Miguel and Lloyd had a little beef lately. To sum it all up, Miguel peeped Lloyd’s new haircut and got a little lippy on Twitter claiming that Lloyd had copied him. Although their haircuts do look ridiculously similar, I think it was a safe move for Lloyd, it looks good on […]
With the Republican presidential race making way, Sarah Palin told Newsweek that she has no doubt in her ability to win the Republican nomination, and succinctly the oval office. The former Governor of Alaska and current celebrity said the only thing that will prevent her from running is her family. “If it came down to […]
The fan who caught Derek Jeter’s historic 3,000th hit, Christian Lopez, called Derek Jeter a “Latino” when he was interviewed after catching the historic ball. Problem is that Derek Jeter is far from Latino — he’s actually half-Black and white. Now many look at Derek Jeter in the same way they look at Tiger Woods; […]
The fan who caught Derek Jeter’s historic 3,000th hit, Christian Lopez, called Derek Jeter a “Latino” when he was interviewed after catching the historic ball. Problem is that Derek Jeter is far from Latino — he’s actually half-Black and white. Now many look at Derek Jeter in the same way they look at Tiger Woods; […]
With the recent 3,000 hit milestone reached this past weekend by New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, we decided to compile a list of the Black baseball players who are part of the 3,000 hit club. On this list, you will find all-time home-run king, Hank Aaron, and other legends like the “Say Hey Kid,” […]
WASHINGTON — President Obama challenged Republicans to commit to a more ambitious, long-term plan on spending cuts, revenue increases and changes to entitlement programs, during a news conference Monday morning. The New York Times reports: Mr. Obama said he will not consider a short-term, stop-gap solution to raise the debt ceiling. “This is the United […]
The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories in a number of southern and central states as 100-degree temperatures grip these regions. Sweltering temperatures are expected from Georgia to Illinois and back down to Oklahoma. In Dallas, temperatures are expected to top 100 degrees for the 10th consecutive day. While Cincinnati expects a possible heat […]
A Texas newborn was recently named the biggest baby ever born in the state. JaMichael Brown, set the record when he was born measuring two-feet-tall and weighing 16 pounds. The medical term for large infants is “macrosomia,” literally meaning “large of body.” These babies often have high blood sugar at birth, and a greater chance […]
TEXAS — Two inmates attacked four officers in Huntsville, Texas allowing convicted murderer Trent Archie, 29, and David McLeskey, 23, to escape. The entire incident was caught on camera and released to the public. Video below: The corrections staff allowed the inmates to use the phone, who later attacked and escape, reports said. The Huffington […]